M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
M12, Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund, invests in early-stage companies that are transforming the way we live and work. By leveraging Microsoft's resources, M12 empowers startups to become tomorrow's technology leaders. The firm focuses on sectors such as Deep Tech and AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, Enterprise Applications, and Web3 + Gaming. M12 is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting initiatives like the Female Founders Competition and partnerships with organizations such as All Raise and Black & Brown Founders.
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA
What We Do
M12 provides its portfolio companies with access to Microsoft's cutting-edge tools, services, and expertise, empowering them to innovate and grow faster.
M12 offers the opportunity for portfolio companies to work closely with Microsoft subject matter experts, providing specific guidance needed for product development and go-to-market strategies.
M12 helps portfolio companies with strategic guidance, networking opportunities, and access to Microsoft's ecosystem, enhancing their market presence and growth potential.
M12 partners with talent recruitment agencies like SwingSearch to help portfolio companies recruit world-class talent efficiently.
Geographic Focus
Portfolio
Inworld is the best-funded startup in AI and gaming, with M12 as their most engaged investor.
#Web3 and Gaming
Space and Time is a leading Web3 database provider, working towards a world where all transactions are verifiable.
#Web3 and Gaming
Unbabel combines human expertise and AI to remove language barriers in customer service interactions.
#Enterprise Applications
Authomize provides an automated identity and authorization management platform.
#Cybersecurity
HiddenLayer offers a comprehensive platform for AI and machine learning security.
#Cybersecurity
Directly provides on-demand customer service at scale, using a mix of human expertise and AI-driven automation.
#Enterprise Applications